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New Columbia Wildcats head coach Jake Reed served as South Pike’s head coach for two seasons, which included a trip to The Big House in 2023. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Reed takes the lead at Columbia
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Tue,07/02/24-12:14PM , 1,770 Reads
In searching for a new head boys basketball coach, the Columbia High administration didn’t have to look far. The Wildcats brought in Jake Reed from South Pike to lead the program after a successful two-year stint in Summit.
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With the assistance of the legendary Eagle Day, Paul Pounds and Hilton Holmes created the Marion County Championship in 1999. It was officially retired June 20 and enshrined at the Marion County Historical Society and Museum. | Photo by Jackson Howell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2024

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Marion County Championship retired after 22 years of gridiron excellence
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Sat,06/29/24-5:00AM , 2,465 Reads
The Marion County Championship is no more after nearly 25 years, as the Marion County Athletic Commission retired the trophy June 20 and donated it and the Most Valuable Player trophy to the Marion County Historical Society and Museum.
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Columbia Academy standout Trent Buckley was diagnosed with diabetes at age nine, and he’s become one of the state’s best baseball players by age 16. | Photo by Jackson Howell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2024

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Rising sophomore sensation won’t let diabetes deter his ascent
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,06/28/24-6:00PM , 1,381 Reads
It doesn’t matter if it’s at home, on the diamond or in the classroom – a diagnosis won’t slow down Trent Buckley.
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Three-star commit Harrison Cluff serves as the left tackle for the Columbia Wildcats. | Photo by Joshua Campbell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Cluff commits to Baylor
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,06/26/24-4:25PM , 419 Reads
Harrison Cluff, the anchor left tackle for the Columbia Wildcats, announced his commitment to Baylor University Monday.
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